Author: Ed Biggs

Hi, I'm Ed, I live in Leeds and I've been writing for Contactmusic since July 2014. While my particular interests lie in indie and alternative rock, I now know more about Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran than is healthy. My favourite bands are R.E.M., Joy Division and The Cribs; my favourite films are 'Withnail & I', 'Citizen Kane' and 'The Godfather'. Though I have embarrassing soft spots for happy hardcore and Adam Sandler movies.

KANYE AND BOB DYLAN COLLABORATION?In what must be the most unlikely prospective musical alliance in pop history, Kanye West has reached out to none other than legendary songwriter Bob Dylan to ask for a collaboration.Finding...

Shakira has been officially charged with tax evasion in Spain, almost a year after an investigation regarding her finances was launched.Spanish tax authorities officially charged the Colombian singer, 41, with tax evasion on Friday (December...

Having broken through to mass recognition with his starring role in Bohemian Rhapsody, Rami Malek has spoken about the strict fitness regimen he had to undergo in order to transform himself into Freddie Mercury.Malek, 37,...

Justin Bieber fans have clearly been busy online, with the odd revelation that the most disliked YouTube video of the year is the platform’s own highlights reel, replacing the singer’s early hit ‘Baby’.Yes, with almost...

After nearly two decades presenting shows such as ‘Top Gear’ and ‘The Grand Tour’, Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he’s quitting studio-based motoring shows in order to focus on longer specials, along with long-time colleagues...

Sir Paul McCartney’s London home has been targeted by thieves, just a matter of days before his hotly awaited homecoming gig in Liverpool.Scotland Yard is investigating after the former Beatle’s £10 million mansion, located in...

Just when it looked like Kanye West might have reached some kind of stability regarding his social media output, he’s gone a reignited his feud with fellow mega-star rapper Drake.Taking to Twitter on Thursday evening...

Taylor Swift’s concert at the Rose Bowl in California earlier this year was monitored by a facial recognition system, designed to filter out and bar entry to her many stalkers, it has been revealed.According to...

It’s been a while since Miley Cyrus has graced our TV screens, but the star has confirmed that she’ll be making a comeback on the upcoming series of ‘Black Mirror’.The American singer, and former long-time...

A final ruling has been handed down in the long-running copyright dispute case concerning ‘Blurred Lines’, with its creators Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams being ordered to pay out $5 million to the family of...

Kanye West has reached out on social media to none other than Bob Dylan, apparently in the hope of scoring a collaboration with the legendary songwriter.Having spent most of the last few days feverishly tweeting...

As essentially the human embodiment of the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle for over half a century, it’s long been assumed that Keith Richards would simply live forever, capable of surviving a nuclear apocalypse along with...

Neil Young has confirmed that he will be going ahead with a huge gig in London’s Hyde Park next summer, despite claiming that its sponsor, Barclaycard, has pulled out.The legendary 73 year old rocker initially...

The addition of ‘Friends’ to Netflix this time last year has since stoked the desire for, and speculation about, a reunion of the massively successful sitcom.However, one of its stars, Jennifer Aniston, has said that...

Adam Levine has spoken out in response to the backlash that followed his decision to encourage viewers to save ‘The Voice’ finalist Reagan Strange, despite the fact she was too ill to perform at the...

A few months after the release of the massively successful biopic of the same name, Queen’s signature song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has been named the most streamed track of the 20th century.The song, from the band's...

SPICE GIRLS TO HEADLINE GLASTONBURY? The Spice Girls reunion next summer could be about to get even bigger, with new reports that the band could headline 2019’s Glastonbury Festival.The reunited group – minus Victoria Beckham...

Cardi B endured a decidedly mixed day on Friday, finding out that she had been nominated for five Grammy awards shortly after appearing in court in relation to a charge of assault regarding an incident...

Cheryl has spoken out after losing her contract with beauty brand L’Oreal after nine years.The former Girls Aloud pop star had been rumoured earlier this week to have been dropped by the cosmetics giant after...

In response to the backlash his dress sense caused this week regarding his duet with Beyonce, Ed Sheeran is owning his sartorial choices with a brilliant riposte.Last weekend, Sheeran performed with Beyonce at the Global...

Amid the newly re-triggered controversy over the lyrics of Christmas classic ‘Fairytale of New York’, the song’s writer Shane MacGowan has said that he’d be “absolutely fine” with the word “faggot” being censored on the...

Less than a week after he was announced, Kevin Hart has stepped down as the host of the 2019 Oscars ceremony following an outcry regarding past homophobic tweets and comments from the star.On Friday (December...

Tributes have been pouring in from the world of music after it was announced that Pete Shelley, lead singer of British punk pioneers Buzzcocks, has died this week at the age of 63.The songwriter passed...

The Spice Girls reunion next summer is gathering serious pace, with new reports that the band could headline 2019’s Glastonbury Festival.The reunited group – minus Victoria Beckham – could be set to bring girl power...

Kanye West has apologised for a “lack of etiquette” after he was caught staring at his phone during the opening night of a Broadway musical about Cher.The 41 year old rapper attended the premiere of...

Actor and writer Lena Dunham has admitted that she made “a terrible mistake” in defending one of the writers on her television show ‘Girls’ after he was accused of rape.In article published in the Hollywood...

It’s been a very good year for hip-hop, according to Spotify, with the online music platform sharing its most streamed artists list of 2018 which, unsurprisingly, shows Drake at the top of the pile.The Canadian...

Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh have been announced as the co-hosts of the 2019 Golden Globes award ceremony.Samberg, a star of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’, will join forces with ‘Killing Eve’ and ‘Grey’s...

Mancunian indie-rock band Doves have revealed a brace of reunion shows for 2019, following a nine-year break from music, including a gig at the Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust as well as teasing...